It was a lovely Mother's Day last Sunday.
That being said, most often I don't like Mother's Day. I always thought it was because I must have high expectations for what I thought should happen. This year my son slept in and we went ahead with plans to walk in the Crystal Spring Rhododendron Gardens and have a picnic at a local park with my daughter and grandson. My son is not good at celebrations; so letting him sleep made the day extra special. That might not sound caring or loving, but it actually worked very well. He was happy to sleep and I was happy to spend time with my daughter and grandson and celebrate a special day.
It was a gorgeous, sunshiny day.
The flowers were in full bloom.
We even came across a little princess frolicking in the garden.
A patch of primula.
Aren't the flowers beautiful? I seem to be partial to pinks, my daughter loved the white with the purple center.
Sort of a silly picture of the two of us, but I like it just the same.
There were a few iris sprinkled in the garden.
D is so loving toward his family. Here he is with his mama.
It was a perfect day to celebrate family and a beautiful garden.
My "live-in gardener" put together the picnic of cheeses, cold cuts, fruits and a lemon cake.
Hope your Mother's Day was extra special even if you are not a mother, but still celebrate the day with someone special.
Sending love,
Marilyn
2 comments:
I think it sounds like a perfect day. Sometimes it's best not to have the whole family because you can appreciate each of the individuals more closely. The flower images are wonderful!
It looks like a wonderful day spent with your daughter, Marilyn. I just saw all my girls, so I spent the day with my son, which was also very nice. That purple flower with the yellow center is gorgeous. What a peaceful place this is to visit. That fairy made it all more special. And a special picture of you and your daughter to remember the day.
Isn't May simply the best?
~Sheri
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